An oddball duo of a CSX Tier 4 and an NS C40-9W pull what I believe was NS 177 on this date.

Western visitors appear at the CSX/NS diamond in Marion, OH heading southbound on the Sandusky District. Image taken with a mobile device.

Ya gotta love those times when you unknowingly intercept a heritage unit :)

Having just been loaded with coal from AK Steel in North Excello-Middletown, Russel, KY bound CSX E411-08 crawls through Butler Street on a restricted signal.

I don't doubt that all 4 units were online as they rumbled through the Butler Street interlocking. This was 1 of 2 trains on that date that registered over 11,000 feet long!

Following an adrenaline-inducing chase of the SARM heritage special out to the NS Blair interchange, we decided to stick around upon noticing a green on the mainline. Shortly afterwards, westbound... (more)

Running out of time (and good sun!), CSX Q041 volunteered to be my last catch of the day, passing some of the 20th century relics that once were the primary methods of funds for the city, though m... (more)

The Cincinnati Bell connector makes the final right turn back towards its resting place before it has to begin its next run.

Exotic foods, an avid bus and streetcar transit system, and a great place to meet new people. If your a railfan that enjoys passenger trains as much as freight, you could likely spend your entire ... (more)

I decided to venture out to Findlay Market to grab some supplies for the 4th, and not long after I was greeted with the flashy streetcar as it made its way back to the garage.

One of the last times I would be able to encounter a modern marvel of transportation was in the Summer of 2015, the unique triple crown roadrailer greeted me farewell with NS 9205 at the helm as i... (more)

Having just picked up a significant number of passengers, the Cincinnati Bell connector heads north towards the iconic downtown landmark of Findlay Market to transport the riders to Over-The-Rhine... (more)

It doesn't have to be Halloween for pumpkins to be seen here! This particular old beast sees daily service into 2017 long after it was initially expected to. Thanks to die-hard enthusiasts, this u... (more)

It's beginning to look a lot like Spring! CSX Q501 gets its turn to head down the New Castle District behind CSXT 565 and CSXT 87 with a shorter-than-normal cargo load. It's counterpart train, CSX... (more)

VLIX 9553 is seen basking in the early morning sun as SARM volunteer crews prepare her for start up to pull an 11 A.M. excursion.